"You may be a Christian, I don't know. I just don't think the attitudes of many who bash Keyes are very Christ-like.
Have a good day."
I have been defending him. If I gave you the wrong impression, it's because I started generalizing off-topic about Christians who are too authoritarian with their kids at a time when they want to be independent. It is true that sometimes when a kid is pushed too hard one way, they go the other way. The 60's generation is a good example.
This is not to say Maya became a lesbian because of her upbringing. I am not one to think people go gay because of rebellion. There is some evidence that is it partially hormonal (not genetic). I am encouraged that she helped her dad on his campaign. He changed a little and accepted her (without accepting her lesbianism), and perhaps she has come to see his wisdom.
I apologize for misunderstanding. Admittedly, it turned me off when you said you have a bias against fundamentalists earlier on in the thread. I haven't been following the discussion much since. But putting that aside...
It's interesting that there is evidence that homosexuality may be partially hormonal. From what little I've read about the subject, it often seems to be the result of childhood sexual abuse. I'd agree with you that it's most probably not due to something as "simple" as rebellion.
I hope Maya will be able to turn from the lifestyle and reconcile with her parents. The best thing we who care for the Keyes can do is pray for them. Surely the Lord wants everything good for their family. :-)